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    Signs and symptoms - Budd-Chiari Syndrome

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      Xanthe last edited by

      I recently came across a thrombotic disease called Budd-Chiari Syndrome. What are its signs and symptoms ?

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        @xanthe Physical examination may reveal the following:

        Jaundice

        Ascites

        Hepatomegaly

        Splenomegaly

        Ankle edema

        Stasis ulcerations

        Prominence of collateral veins

        The clinical variants of Budd-Chiari syndrome have been described as follows

        Acute and subacute forms: Characterized by rapid development of abdominal pain, ascites (which can cause abdominal distention), hepatomegaly, jaundice, and renal failure.

        Chronic form: Most common presentation; patients present with progressive ascites; jaundice is absent; approximately 50% of patients also have renal impairment

        Fulminant form: Uncommon presentation; fulminant or subfulminant hepatic failure is present, along with ascites, tender hepatomegaly, jaundice, and renal failure.

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